Upton, Baltimore
Neighborhood of Baltimore in Maryland, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Upton is a neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The neighborhood is in the western section of the city, roughly between Fremont Avenue and McCulloh Street, extending from Dolphin Street to Bloom Street. Its principal thoroughfare is Pennsylvania Avenue.
For the historic house at 811 W. Lanvale Street, see Upton (Baltimore, Maryland).
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Nickname: "Baltimore's Harlem" | |
Coordinates: 39°18′7″N 76°37′58″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Maryland |
City | Baltimore |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | EDT |
ZIP code | 21217 |
Area code | 410, 443, and 667 |
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Located within the Old West Baltimore Historic District, Upton has historically been one of the economic, political and cultural centers of the city's black community.[1] In the early 21st century, it is the focus of the city's urban revitalization programs.[2][3]